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About

Northleach ward covers a rural area of the Cotswolds centred on the historic market town of Northleach. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland and limestone villages, with the River Leach running through the parish. The economy has traditional roots in agriculture and wool trading, with the town's notable 15th-century church, St Peter and St Paul, reflecting its past prosperity. The area is traversed by the Roman Fosse Way, now the A429, which remains a major transport route.

The ward includes the surrounding hamlets and farmland, maintaining a working agricultural character. The town itself contains many well-preserved limestone buildings from the medieval and Tudor periods. Northleach is home to the Museum of Mechanical Music, which houses a distinctive collection of automated musical instruments. The area is part of the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with public footpaths providing access to the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average Northleach has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Northleach is £62,299 per year. There are 2 schools in Northleach: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Northleach is home to around 2,915 people, with a population density of about 35.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Northleach Population
2,915
Population density
35.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.93(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.04(-14%)
Vehicle crime
10.29(+254%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.26(+42%)
Burglary
6.17(+126%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,731
93.62%
Other White
95
3.26%
Irish
25
0.86%
African
17
0.58%
Indian
15
0.51%
Total population: 2,917

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,055
43.26%
Level 3 (A level)
379
15.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
354
14.51%
No qualifications
321
13.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
173
7.09%
Total 16+ residents: 2,439

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
484
37.12%
Owns with a mortgage
298
22.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
248
19.02%
Other social rented
174
13.34%
Other forms of private rent
70
5.37%
Total households: 1,304

Property prices in Northleach

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Northleach area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £9,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Northleach in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northleach over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£783,750
Flats3£570,000
Semi-Detached9£420,000
Terraced5£450,000

10 years median price trend in Northleach

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northleach.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.